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Assignment IX Bio Ch 5

The document is an assignment for Class IX Biology at Gillco International School, focusing on the fundamental unit of life, the cell. It includes multiple choice questions, assertion-reasoning questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions related to cell structure and function. The content covers topics such as cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, organelles, and processes like endocytosis.

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Assignment IX Bio Ch 5

The document is an assignment for Class IX Biology at Gillco International School, focusing on the fundamental unit of life, the cell. It includes multiple choice questions, assertion-reasoning questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions related to cell structure and function. The content covers topics such as cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, organelles, and processes like endocytosis.

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Gillco International School, Mohali

Assignment – The fundamental unit of life


Class – IX
BIOLOGY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which scientist discovered cells by observing a thin slice of cork?
(a) Anton van Leeuwenhoek (b) Robert Hooke (c) Matthias Schleiden (d) Theodor Schwann
2. Which of the following is not a part of the cell theory?
a) All living organisms are composed of cells
b) Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in organisms
c) All cells have a nucleus
d) All cells arise from pre-existing cells
3. Prokaryotic cells lack:
(a) Cytoplasm (b) Cell membrane (c) Nucleus (d) Ribosomes
4. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?
(a) Golgi apparatus (b) Lysosome (c) Mitochondria (d) Ribosome
5. Which of the following is not found in animal cells?
(a) Cell wall (b) Nucleus (c) Vacuole (d) Mitochondria
6. The Golgi apparatus is responsible for:
(a) Energy production (b) Protein synthesis
(c) Lipid synthesis (d) Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins
7. Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
(a) Golgi apparatus (b) Lysosome (c) Mitochondria (d) Endoplasmic reticulum
8. The cell wall of plant cells is mainly composed of:
(a) Cellulose (b) Chitin (c) Peptidoglycan (d) Lipids
9. Which organelle contains enzymes for digesting worn-out cell parts and food particles?
(a) Nucleus (b) Ribosome (c) Lysosome (d) Vacuole
10. The fluid-filled sac found in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products is called:
(a) Nucleus (b) Ribosome (c) Lysosome (d) Vacuole
11. Which of the following is a function of the cytoskeleton?
(a) Protein synthesis (b) Cell division (c) Cell movement (d) Energy production
12. The process by which cells take in substances from the outside environment is called:
(a) Exocytosis (b) Endocytosis (c) Osmosis (d) Diffusion
13. Which of the following is true about prokaryotic cells?
(a) They have a well-defined nucleus (b) They are usually larger than eukaryotic cells
(c) They do not have membrane-bound organelles (d) They are found only in multicellular organisms
14. The site of photosynthesis in plant cells is the:
(a) Chloroplast (b) Golgi apparatus (c) Endoplasmic reticulum (d) Mitochondria
Direction: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a
corresponding statement of Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but reason is true.
1. Assertion (A): The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
Reason (R): The cell membrane allows only certain substances to pass through it while restricting others.
2. Assertion (A): Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. Reason
(R): Mitochondria are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.
3. Assertion (A): Vacuoles are storage sacs found in animal cells. Reason (R): Vacuoles store water, nutrients,
and waste materials.
4. Assertion (A): The cell wall is found in both plant and animal cells.
Reason (R): The cell wall provides structural support and protection to the cell.
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. What is a cell? Mention its significance in living organisms.
2. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
3. Describe the structure and function of the nucleus.
4. Explain the role of mitochondria in a cell.
5. What is the function of the cell membrane?
6. Describe the structure and function of chloroplasts in plant cells.
7. What are vacuoles? Mention their role in plant cells.
8. Explain the significance of ribosomes in a cell.
9. Describe the structure and function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Describe the structure and function of the cell membrane.
2. Explain the process of endocytosis and its significance in cells.
COMPETENCY BASED QUESTIONS
1. A student observed two cells under a microscope and noticed that one cell had a well-defined nucleus and
membrane-bound organelles, while the other cell did not have a well-defined nucleus and lacked membrane-
bound organelles. Based on this observation, explain how the student can determine whether the cells are
prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
2. An experiment was conducted to study the movement of materials across a cell membrane. The experiment
involved placing a cell in a solution and observing changes in the cell's volume over time. Based on the results
of the experiment, explain how the student can determine whether the cell membrane is selectively permeable.

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